Cass Cooks, Too!

posted by Cass on Sep 23

How much do you guys pay for microwave popcorn? I seem th remeber it’s about $2.50 for a 15 bag box. Does that sound about right? And pulling out my handy dandy calculator, I’m guesstimating you get about 180 cups of popcorn out of that, and it’s full of trans fats which will lead to high cholesterol and clogged arteries. Let me introduce you to my friend “old style popcorn”. Now, before I begin, let me tell you I used to do it the microwave way, too. But I can’t do that anymore because I have…wait for it… high cholesterol.

So, popcorn. I pay less than $1.50 for a pound of it, and here’s how I make it. I found this method on the internet, but I can’t track it down again. If it’s you , give me a shout out, and I’ll link you up!

Add about a tablespoon of oil to a heavy saucepan, and place 2 or 3 kernels in it. Turn the heat to one notch below high, and wait for your test kernels to pop. When they do, add 1/4 cup of kernels and remove from heat, placing the lid on the pot. Count to 30 slowly. You can use this time to get out your bowl or pour some wine . Put the pan back on the heat and shake it slightly while the corn pops. It won’t take long, because the kernels have taken up some heat while they were sitting in that hot oil.

This method leaves very few old maids, and it makes awesome, tender popcorn. I use olive oil to cook my corn or bacon grease for an extra treat. Yum, yumminess! You can increase the quantities as needed, just keep the proportions.Be sure that your pot is big enough, too. I have made that old Orville Redenbacher commercial come true in my own kitchen with this recipe. You know the one where the lid comes off the pot? yeah, that one. Except I use Great Value, because it is so cheap!